• Our Firm
    • Case Results
    • Testimonials
    • Attorneys >
      • Hunter W. Lundy
      • Matthew E. Lundy
      • Rudie R. Soileau, Jr.
      • Jackey W. South
      • Kristie M. Hightower
      • Daniel A. Kramer
      • T. Houston Middleton IV
      • Nicholas J. Kohrs
      • Kailey K. Gallegos
  • Practice Areas
    • Catastrophic Injury
    • Class Action Litigation
    • Commercial and Civil Litigation
    • Dangerous and Defective Products
    • Dangerous Drugs and Medical Devices
    • Environmental Law
    • Maritime Law
    • Oil and Gas Accidents
    • Hazardous and Toxic Chemical Exposure
    • Mass Torts
    • Personal Injury >
      • Injury Attorneys
      • Car Accidents
      • Motorcycle Accidents
      • 18-Wheeler Accidents
    • Product Liability
    • Insurance Claims >
      • Business Interruption Claims
      • Hurricane Laura Insurance Claims >
        • Hurricane Laura Insurance Claims
    • Wrongful Death
    • Real Estate Law
  • Current Cases
    • Baby Formula NEC
    • Camp Lejeune >
      • Camp Lejeune Claims FAQs
    • Cell Phone Tumors
    • CPAP Cancer
    • Kratom Claims
    • Exactech Hip, Knee, Ankle Implant Recall
    • Hair Relaxer Cancer
    • Hernia Mesh Injuries
    • Paraquat Herbicide Parkinson's
    • Talcum Powder Cancer
    • Zantac Cancer
  • Getting Started
    • FAQs
    • Resources
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Kratom Claims Attorneys
  • Our Firm
    • Case Results
    • Testimonials
    • Attorneys >
      • Hunter W. Lundy
      • Matthew E. Lundy
      • Rudie R. Soileau, Jr.
      • Jackey W. South
      • Kristie M. Hightower
      • Daniel A. Kramer
      • T. Houston Middleton IV
      • Nicholas J. Kohrs
      • Kailey K. Gallegos
  • Practice Areas
    • Catastrophic Injury
    • Class Action Litigation
    • Commercial and Civil Litigation
    • Dangerous and Defective Products
    • Dangerous Drugs and Medical Devices
    • Environmental Law
    • Maritime Law
    • Oil and Gas Accidents
    • Hazardous and Toxic Chemical Exposure
    • Mass Torts
    • Personal Injury >
      • Injury Attorneys
      • Car Accidents
      • Motorcycle Accidents
      • 18-Wheeler Accidents
    • Product Liability
    • Insurance Claims >
      • Business Interruption Claims
      • Hurricane Laura Insurance Claims >
        • Hurricane Laura Insurance Claims
    • Wrongful Death
    • Real Estate Law
  • Current Cases
    • Baby Formula NEC
    • Camp Lejeune >
      • Camp Lejeune Claims FAQs
    • Cell Phone Tumors
    • CPAP Cancer
    • Kratom Claims
    • Exactech Hip, Knee, Ankle Implant Recall
    • Hair Relaxer Cancer
    • Hernia Mesh Injuries
    • Paraquat Herbicide Parkinson's
    • Talcum Powder Cancer
    • Zantac Cancer
  • Getting Started
    • FAQs
    • Resources
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Kratom Claims Attorneys

​Types Of Accidents Where An Offshore Accident Attorney Can Help

12/11/2019

0 Comments

 
image of a well dressed man in a suit adjusting his tie - Personal Injury Attorneys - Lake Charles, LA - Lundy Lundy Soileau & South
Regardless of the mode of transportation, you use; the risk of an accident is always there. The foremost reason for accidents is negligence. But a minute of carelessness can have a detrimental impact on the life of the injured ones and their families. Most of us are familiar with car accidents, road accidents, and even rail accidents but maritime or offshore accidents are not often discussed. These accidents are not only a result of human errors but also the marine environment and ecosystem. 

Offshore accidents are vastly different from other modes of accidents, and the laws about it are also specific and specialized. If you or someone you know have recently met with an accident on a cruise; you need the services of a dedicated offshore accident attorney from a reputed firm like Lundy Lundy Soileau & South, LLP. For better clarity, we have listed out a few of those severe offshore accidents.  
  • Equipment failure and Malfunction 
It is one of the most common human-error induced accidents that comes across. Many fail to repair or maintain the equipment used for various maritime activities like hauling, etc. Mechanical failures can occur due to design or manufacturing defects. Sometimes the equipment used is not appropriate for the task at hand. Repair and maintenance are the responsibilities of the vessel employer. His carelessness or irresponsibility can lead to grave accidents that can even be fatal.  
  • Cargo hauling accidents 
The victim of this type of accident is often the cargo hauler. Even though reports suggest that usually the workers exaggerate their injury; it could be severe in genuine cases. You cannot do without an offshore accident attorney in this case to get justice and compensation.  
  • Accidents on barges and tugboats 
There are an innumerable number of barges and tugboats carrying a significant amount of cargo at any point in time. Their build is such that their movement is restricted in water. There might be some defect in the barge-towing equipment. If there are faulty towing cables; an accident can happen in the blink of an eye.  
  • Fire and explosion 
This type of accident often takes place with crude oil tankers and cargo, on oil rigs, etc. Oil and similar materials are combustible, and even a small explosion can lead to severe injuries and a significant loss to property and lives. Statistics indicate worker’s negligence as the top cause of this type of accident. It is tough to get the right compensation here without the intervention of a specialized offshore accident attorney. 
  • Chemical exposure 
One is required to take all precautions and wear protective gear when working with hazardous materials. Any direct contact with the chemicals or its inhalation can cause severe health issues to the workers. You always have the added threat of equipment failure and worker’s negligence to spike up the gravity of accidents.   
  • Weather threat  
Weather can be important as well as dangerous to the maritime activities. Harsh weather conditions like strong winds, high tide, etc. can lead to vessels like fishing boats, or small ships to capsize or develop significant problems that can lead to a severe accident. An unfortunate aspect of this type of accident is that you have no control over it and cannot do anything if faced with it. 

Wrapping up  Apart from the above accidents, several other types of offshore accidents can take place like offshore oil rigs accident, cruise vessels and commercial fishing vessel mishaps, grounding of ships, crane mishaps, accidents due to drugs and alcohol, etc. If you are a victim of any of these types of accidents, you are entitled to compensation. But this needs a thorough investigation and be proved beyond doubt.  You can trust Lundy Lundy Soileau & South, LLP  to walk the extra mile and ensure that you receive justice with minimum hassle and pain. Give us a call to find out more about how we can make a difference!

​

TAGS:

Maritime Offshore Accident Attorneys - Jones Act Lawyers - Tug Boat Accidents - Cargo Hauling Injury - Chemical Exposure - Fire Explosion Injury - Lawyers - Lake Charles LA

0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Call Today​!
    (800) 259-1005

    Archives

    May 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    August 2018
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015

    Categories

    All
    Business-scam
    Car-accident
    Cellphone Lawsuit
    Firm News
    Injury
    Lawsuit
    Lawyers
    Liability
    Personal Injury
    Real Estate Lawyer
    Refinery Explosions & Accidents
    Slip And Fall
    Trucking Accidents
    Uncategorized
    Vaping Lawsuits
    Wrongful Death

    Contact Us

    ​(800) 259-1005

    (337) 439-0707

    RSS Feed

Lundy Lundy Soileau & South new logo - clicking on this image returns you to the home page

Areas of Practice

Catastrophic Injury
Class Action Litigation
Commercial and Civil Litigation
Dangerous and Defective Products
Dangerous Drugs and Medical Devices
Environmental Law
Maritime Law
​Mass Torts
Oil and Gas Accidents
Personal Injury 
Product Liability
Property Insurance Claims
Real Estate
Wrongful Death
​Sitemap
​Blog
​

Contact 

Phone:       (337) 439-0707
Toll Free:  (800) 259-1005
Address:   501 Broad Street
                        Lake Charles, LA 70601

© COPYRIGHT 2019. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Website design